Internet Desk: Prithvi Shaw led Indian cricket team thrashed their arch-rivals Pakistan today by 203 runs at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch to reach the final of the ICC U 19 World Cup. Now they will face Australia in the big final on February 3.
KKR’s new purchase Shubman Gill’s sensational century (101) helped India to post a decent total of 271 while batting first. Then it was a sublime opening spell by pacer Ishan Porel (17/4), followed by some commanding performences by the spinners helped the Men in Blue to bundle the arch rivals to 69 runs. After this classy win a lot of former cricketers have lauded the young colts performance and wished them best for the final. Here are some tweets:
Quality play with great dominance in all departments. Splendid display! Good luck for the finals. #INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/xdttwr8Y8K
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 30, 2018
What an incredible performance by the Under 19 boys. Mighty impressed with the fielding and not giving Pakistan even an inch. As comprehensive as it gets. Best wishes for the finals #INDvPAK
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) January 30, 2018
That was brutal. What a win for our boys, thoroughly out playing Pakistan. Best wishes for the finals #INDvsPAK #U19WorldCup pic.twitter.com/Ij4HWfAJnk
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 30, 2018
Far superior performance than any side in the tournament. Congrats #TeamIndia. Just one step away from a huge milestone. The opportunity to play in a world cup final does not come everyday.. so, make the most of it. #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/S0nlUXxuc8
— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) January 30, 2018
Dominance at the Under-19 level is a reflection of the successful systems in the place by the BCCI. Also, the money it makes…which in turn allows them to hire the services of someone like Dravid. His guidance at this young age is the differentiator.
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) January 30, 2018
So India U19 into the final. 203 runs. Played at a different level to Pakistan today.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 30, 2018